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Mediterranean cruises: ten of the best for 2012

For history buffs This 15-day cruise from Piraeus, the port for Athens, to Istanbul, on Swan Hellenic's 350-passenger Minerva is all about history and culture as you learn about the places being visited on shore excursions - all included in the cruise price - and from erudite guest speakers. The cruise departs on August 29 and includes visits to Gythion, Nauplion, Delos and Symi in Greece, and Fethiye and Kusadasi in Turkey, and there's a whole day in Istanbul before disembarking and flying home. From £1829 per person. Click here for more information